Forest Park WPA Park Project Transforms Swamp to Recreation
Forest Park reports WPA Project No 2509 converting a swamp into a 1544 acre park with tile drainage and spraying to stay green. A six foot cage hill, 1500 shrubs and 400 flowering trees frame paths, with tennis courts, a wading pool, playgrounds, and future baseball and football facilities. The project employs local workers and benefits village merchants as funds circulate. Construction continues with a swimming pool and recreation building planned for Beloit to Ferdinand area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
WPA
F. H. Thorthahlen
Orvin Bertelson
Hannah Avenue
Harrison Street
Desplaines Avenue
Ferdinand Avenue
Belvit Avenue
Beloit Aveue
Obituary notices for Veglahan and Kuechel
August Veglahan aged seventy nine dies at 438 Lathrop Avenue with wife Amelia and relatives listed. Funeral August 10 at Zimmermans chapel with Rev Burl officiating. Albert J. Kuechel dies at 84 at his daughter’s home 30 N Roslyn Weatrrmit. Services were Aug 11 at Zimmermans chapel with Rev Burzlaff officiating. Interment Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Veglahan
Lathrop Avennue
Gambrinus and Unterstutennigs-Veren
Amelia
Walter
William Griefnow
Matie Miller
William Weltler
Zimmerman
Burl
Forest
Albert J. Kuechel
N. Roslyn
Weattrmit
Burzlaff
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Guests visit relatives from Indianapolis triplets
Mr and Mrs Charles Circintano of 637 Thomas Avenue hosted two of the triplet daughters of Mr and Mrs Ganta of Indianapolis Indiana. They arrived last Thursday and departed Monday for home after visiting relatives and plan to return Sunday for another visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Circintano
Thomas Avenue
Ganta
Indianapolis
Ind
Library Notes on Films Adaptations at Forest Park
Louise McGrath notes recent film adaptations of classic books now available at Forest Park library. Titles include Amateur Gentleman The Harvester Things to Come Main Streep Country Beyond Anthony Adverse Poor Little Rich Girl Sudden Death Show Boat Under Two Plays Green Pastures Mary Queen of Scotland The Isles Romeo and Juliet. Also Our Movie Made Children by Henry James Forman discusses impacts of movies on youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McGrath
Legion of Decency
Forest Park
Jeffery Farnot
Gene Stratton Porter
H. G. Wells
Main Streep
Sinclair Lewis
Country Beyond
James Oliver Curwood
Anthony Adverse
Hervey Allen
Eleanor Gates
Freeman W. Crofts
Isles
Stefan Zweig
Shakespeare
Henry James Forman
Forman
Ten Years Ago From the Review
Ten years ago the Review reports William Haase and William Horn Se returning to Forest Park after months touring Germany and Switzerland. Forest Park is praised as the healthiest in Minnesota with the state's lowest death rate. A birthday party is noted for three year old Miss Jeann Carsten at Delavan Lake. Several locals travel for events and vacations, including trips to Niagara Falls and northern Wisconsin, with updates on residents and summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haase
William Horn Se
Woreat Park
Germany
Switzerland
Heath
Forest’ Park
Minos
State Board of Health
Focese Park
Jeann Carsten
Local residents report recovery and travel notes in brief
Mrs. Richard Otte underwent gallbladder surgery six weeks ago at Presbyteria Manpital and returned to Forest Park Friday to recuperate at her daughter's home in Glenicue. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schuler returned Tuesday from a two week vacation at Lost Lake Sayner Wis. Wise merchants advertise while foolish ones let the sheriff do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Otte
Circle Avenue
Presbyteria Manpital
Glenicue
Forest Park Wriday
Frank Schuler
Elgin Avenue
Lost Lake
Sayner
Wis
Also Mentioned on This Page
RADIO
America
Rabe-Blough CD
Macon Street
Irene Hervey
Lionel Atwill
MGM
AD Quiere
England
Aye
Louis Havluard
Neer
Goldwyn-Mayer
George Serrets
San Mae
Amiles
Wallace Ford
Desperado
Wiley Padan
Stuart Erwin
University of California
Levely Park
Forest Park Review
Claude A. Walker
Adolph Zapfel
Albert L. Hall
Frank Walkowiak
Madison Street
the Forest Publishing CO
Library Notes
Charles F. Kramp
Tasty Ier
Forest Park State Bank
W. Rehr
Charles
Ruth
Wisconsin
Roy Mohr
Marengo
Howard Aund Roy, Jr
Wisconsin Calltery
Edward Sterr
Stejr Candy Store
Blanche Richer
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
A CU
Roos
Pearl
SA Jlurenga Avenue
Lake Delavan
John Troikes
Troikes
Lone Li
Ford Roofing Products Co
Chicago
Parichy
Roofing & Shingle Co
Mansfield
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